Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Posted October 21st, 2008 by Mike.Fletcher
Location: 
Castle Wynd
Location: 
Inverness
Location: 
IV2 3EB
Telephone: 
01463 237114
Funding Organisation: 
Local authority
YLM Questionnaire Completed: 
Yes
Comment: 
Disposal Policy: 
Yes
HR On Display: 
No
HR Count: 
21
HR Count Pre-Christian: 
18
Iconic HR: 
No
How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance: 
21 in the collection - 3 Medieval
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?: 
Documentation varies. Some are well documented, others are stray finds. Early excavations are poorly documented.
Where there are human remains in store, is there a history of use?: 
The Beaker skeletons were measured in order to ascertain how our gait has changed over time. This was to inform hip and knee replacement technology. The work was done at Aberdeen University.
Where there are human remains in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?: 
HAD understands this may be possible.
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?: 
Yes but no specifics for human remains.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?: 
The information is available on request.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?: 
No
What is your opinion, and that of other Pagans or local community, of this display?: 
Not applicable at time of response.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?: 
No